Welcome back students, faculty and staff!
We hope you had a restful and joy-filled holiday season and are excited about all this new year has to offer. Marymount will host various events to kick off the Spring 2025 semester and celebrate the beginning of our 75th anniversary year. Go Saints!
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January 16
Spring Club Fair
Lee Center Atrium / 12:30-2:30 pm
The Office of Student Engagement invites all students to explore on-campus clubs and organizations at the Spring Club Fair in the Lee Center Atrium. Whether you’re into arts, sports, culture, academics or advocacy, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, snacks and giveaways while you browse. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow and make your mark!
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January 20
MLK Jr. Day Service Opportunities
Arlington, VA / Times vary
To celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we invite our students, faculty and staff to participate in various service projects throughout the D.C. area. Notable events include the Volunteer Arlington Day of Service and a finance workshop at the Junior Achievement Center of Washington. We hope you will join us in giving back to the local community this MLK Jr. Day!
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January 29
McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications, featuring Marie Arana
Reinsch Library Auditorium / 6-8 pm
We invite all members of the Marymount community to join us for the next installment of the McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications series. This year, we are pleased to welcome Marie Arana—Peruvian journalist, editor, author and inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress. She will discuss her book, Latinoland: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority. The lecture will take place in the Reinsch Auditorium from 6-7 pm, followed by a reception in the Barry Gallery from 7-8 pm. Please register here!
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January 31
Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Washington Golf and Country Club / 6-9 pm
Marymount Athletics invites you to the annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet at the Washington Golf and Country Club. This year’s inductees include Kevin Conklin ’09 (Men’s Lacrosse), Katelyn Fischer ’14 (Women’s Basketball), Zak Sherlund ’01 (Men’s Soccer), Ashley Smith ’09 (Women’s Swimming) and the 2000 Men’s Basketball Team. This is a ticketed, semi-formal event. Tickets and information.
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February 18
School of Design and Art Career Fair
Ballston Center Conference Room / 1-4 pm
The Center for Career Development & Community Engagement invites students from the School of Design and Art to the SoDA Career Fair on Tuesday, February 18 from 1-4 pm in Marymount’s Ballston Center Conference Room. This fair is a great way to learn about available professional opportunities and connect with local, regional and national employers! Registration and more information.
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February 27
“The State of Catholic Higher Education” lecture featuring Donna Carroll
Ballston Center / 6 pm
Marymount is pleased to welcome to campus Donna Carroll, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), for a lecture on the state of Catholic higher education in America.
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More Marymount events are listed on MU Engage and Marymount Athletics.
